What we’re about
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, WA dedicated to "develop and promote STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages."
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges. We advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs, and invite collaboration with community partners in shared purpose.
## Programs
Our efforts are organized into programs, each of which is rooted in education, shared learning experiences, building relationships, and positive community impact, including:
- Community Groups: Organizing communities of aspiring, current, and retired professionals focusing on a STEAM topic.
- Community Projects: Shared learning experiences focusing on positive community impact, often collaborating with community partners.
- Mentorship: Connecting students and professionals, junior and senior professionals, and/or peers for organized and supportive personal and professional improvement.
- Internship: Supporting students through internship and benefitting local nonprofit community partners through the execution of student projects.
- Workshops: Instructor-led events and activities focusing on an educational topic.
- Group Projects: Shared learning experiences focusing on an educational topic.
- Volunteers: Organizing the volunteer needs of both Cascade STEAM programs and facilitating the STEAM-related needs of community partners.
- Digital Navigators: Providing basic technology support to the community, focusing on community service and supporting social service providers.
## Events
Free. Open to everyone. All are welcome. Family friendly. Bring your friends! See our Meetup Page for all scheduled events and program activities.
## Community Hub
Join our Community Hub to connect virtually with our community for discussion, planning, and virtual events. Discord is a free online platform for public and private text, audio, and video chat.
## Social Media
- Meetup to receive event announcements and to RSVP for events.
- LinkedIn to share our activity with your professional network.
- Facebook to share our activity with your personal network.
## Code of Conduct
All participants of Cascade STEAM events, activities, and programs agree to commit to our Code of Conduct.
## Organization
Please see our Organization Page to review our mission and structure. Cascade STEAM is made possible through the commitment of volunteer leadership and open collaboration of partners. Thank you all for your efforts.
## Get Involved!
We welcome all people of all ages to get involved and help support our mission. Learn how you can support existing efforts or bring your passions to Cascade STEAM and launch new efforts!
## Donate
Cascade STEAM is community supported. Please donate to help fund our operations and programs. See our Donate page for additional details and payment options. Thank you for your support!
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## Contact Us
Interested to get involved? Volunteer? Collaborate? We would love to hear from you! Please contact Michael Gan, Cascade STEAM President, for any inquiries at [michael.gan@cascadesteam.org](mailto:michael.gan@cascadesteam.org), 360-499-2099, or @Michael Gan via the Cascade STEAM Community Hub.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- BLUG Meetup - Security in the modern EnvironmentBellingham Makerspace, Bellingham, WA
Join us Wednesday, August 20th, from 5:30 PM -7 PM at Bellingham Makerspace as we explore Cybersecurity with community organizers from BLUG, Bellingham Codes, the BTC Raspberry Pi Club, and Cascade STEAM! Josh Buker will demonstrate several devices and tools used to test security and increase awareness of sensitive areas in our environments (for real this time). Bring your questions and ideas!
Each BLUG meetup will be in three parts:
- the first half hour will be arrival and community support. Need help installing some app or flavor of Linux? Make sure to show up early and partake in the wisdom from some of our more experienced members.
- After that, we will have guest sessions. Do you have ideas on what you would like to present or want to present yourself? Let us know!
- After the presentations are done, we will have a general social time to get to know each other and to collaborate on new things.
- Cascade STEAM Summer SocialBeach Cat Brewery South Paw, Bellingham, WA
Join us for the Cascade STEAM Summer Social on Tuesday August 26th from 5pm-8pm at Beach Cat's "South Paw" Location across the waterway from Waypoint Park.
Free. Open to everyone. All are welcome. Family friendly. Bring your friends.
Location:
Beach Cat Brewing, South Paw Location
1010 C St Suite 107, Bellingham, WA 98225About Cascade STEAM:
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Bellingham, WA dedicated to "Develop and promote STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages."
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges. We advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs, and invite collaboration with community partners in shared purpose.
Learn more about us at our website at cascadesteam.org.
